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Performance Review Process SOP Template

Conduct fair and consistent performance evaluations

9 steps · ~27 min estimated

Steps

1

Step 1

Send review notification to employee and manager two weeks before the scheduled date

2

Step 2

Employee completes self-assessment form covering goals, achievements, and development areas

3

Step 3

Manager gathers 360-degree feedback from peers and cross-functional partners

4

Step 4

Manager drafts review document with specific performance examples and metrics

5

Step 5

Schedule private one-on-one review meeting in a quiet space

6

Step 6

Conduct review discussion covering achievements, areas for improvement, and career goals

7

Step 7

Collaboratively set goals and development plan for the next review period

8

Step 8

Document outcomes, ratings, and development plan in the HR system

9

Step 9

Schedule follow-up check-in meeting for 30 days later to review progress on goals

About This Template

This Performance Review Process SOP template provides a structured, step-by-step framework for your human resources team. Each step is designed to be clear enough for someone performing this process for the first time.

You can use this template as-is or customize it for your organization's specific tools and workflow. For the best results, document each step using QuickSOP's Chrome Extension — it will automatically capture screenshots and generate a visual, interactive SOP that's easier to follow than text-only instructions.

This template includes 9 steps with an estimated completion time of approximately 27 minutes. Review and update this SOP quarterly or whenever the underlying process changes.

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